Description : In the synthesis of Angiotensin I, rennin acts on Angiotensinogen and cleaves the (A) Leucine – leucine at 10 and 11 position (B) Valine – tyrosine at 3 and 4 position (C) Isoleucine – histidine at 5 and 6 position (D) Proline – histidine at 7 and 8 position
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Which one of the following is characteristic of captopril and enalapril ? (a) Competitively blocks angiotensim II at its receptor (b) Decreases angiotensin II concentration in the blood (c) Decreases ... and decreases potassium in the blood (e) Decreases sodium and increases potassium in the urine
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Aliskiren acts by (A) inhibiting the conversion of Angiotensin I to II (B) inhibiting the release of rennin (C) inhibiting the binding of Angiotensin II to the receptor (D) inhibiting the action of aldosterone
Last Answer : (B) inhibiting the release of rennin
Description : Aldosterone release is stimulated by (A) α2-Globulin (B) Renin (C) Angiotensin II (D) Growth hormone
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Match the items given in column I with those in column II and choose the correct option. Column I Column II A. Rennin (i) Vitamin B12 B. Enterokinase (ii) Facilitated transport C. Oxyntic cells (iii)Milk proteins D. Fructose (iv) ... ii (c) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i (d) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
Last Answer : (d) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
Description : Select the nonapeptide which can be generated from plasma globulin by snake venom enzymes, causes fall in BP and intense pain when applied to blister base: A. Kallidin B. Bradykinin C. Angiotensin II D. Angiotensin III
Last Answer : B. Bradykinin
Description : Angiotensin III is equipotent to angiotensin II in: A. Releasing aldosterone from adrenal cortex B. Promoting Na+ and water reabsorption by direct intrarenal action C. Causing vasoconstriction D. Contracting intestinal smooth muscle
Last Answer : A. Releasing aldosterone from adrenal cortex
Description : Angiotensinogen-II also stimulates adrenal cortex to release___
Last Answer : Angiotensinogen-II also stimulates adrenal cortex to release___
Description : Fall of GFR activate JG cells to release renin which converts angiotensinogen into____. Angiotensinogen-II is a powerfull_____. Causes increase in glo
Last Answer : Fall of GFR activate JG cells to release renin which converts angiotensinogen into____. ... glomerular blood pressure. Causes increase in_____.
Description : True statements about aldosterone include: a. secretion is mainly under the control of adrenocorticotrophic (ACTH) hormone secretion b. increases hepatic gluconeogenesis c. its secretion is stimulated by angiotensin d. in the kidney, mainly acts on the proximal convoluted tubules
Last Answer : its secretion is stimulated by angiotensin
Description : Vasoconstrictor effect of ADH is mediated by (A) cAMP (B) cGMP (C) Protein kinase C (D) Angiotensin II
Description : Prostaglandin synfhesis is increased by activating phospholipases by (A) Mepacrine (B) Angiotensin II (C) Glucocorticoids (D) Indomenthacin
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the neuroendocrine responses to shock? a. Sympathetic nerve endings release epinephrine which is responsible for greater than 80% ... injury and sepsis d. The renin-angiotensin axis further augments the sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction
Last Answer : Answer: c, d The neuroendocrine response to shock attempts to achieve restoration of effective blood volume, mobilization of metabolic substrates, and maintenance of central ... . Angiotensin II is an extremely effective vasoconstrictor that further augments sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction
Description : Aldosterone release is stimulated by (a) Angiotensin I (b) Angiotensin (c) Angiotensin III (d) Both (b) and (c)
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Angiotensinogen is a protein produced and secreted by
Last Answer : Angiotensinogen is a protein produced and secreted by A. Macula densa cells B. Endothelial cells(cells ... . Liver cells D. Juxtaglomerular (JG) cells
Description : Angiotensinogen is a protein produced and secreted by (a) juxtaglomerular (JG) cells (b) macula densa cells (c) endothelial cells (cells lining the blood vessels) (d) liver cells.
Last Answer : d) liver cells.
Description : The milk protein in the stomach of the infants is digested by (A) Pepsin (B) Trypsin (C) Chymotrypsin (D) Rennin
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Rennin acts on casein of milk in infants in presence of (A) Mg++ (B) Zn++ (C) Co++ (D) Ca++
Description : The zymogen from trypsinogen of pancreatic juice is converted to active trypsin by (A) Peisin (B) Enterocrinin (C) Enterokinase (D) Rennin
Description : The milk protein in the stomach in an adult is digested by (A) Pepsin (B) Rennin (C) HCl (D) Chymotrypsinogen
Description : The optimal pH for the enzyme rennin is (A) 2.0 (B) 4.0 (C) 8.0 (D) 6.0
Description : Secretion of mineralcorticoids is increased by (A) ACTH (B) Angiotensin (C) Hypokalaemia (D) Hypernatraemia
Description : Methyl dopa decreases blood pressure by (A) Inhibiting the synthesis of catecholamines (B) Antagonising the action of aldosterone (C) Stimulating the release of renin (D) Inhibiting the breakdown of angiotensin
Description : All the following statements about angiotensin are true except (A) Its precursor is an α2-globulin (B) Its active form is an octapeptide (C) It is a vasodilator (D) It increases the secretion of aldosterone
Description : Assertion `:-` Angiotensin II, activates the adrenall cortex to release aldosterone. Reason `:-` Aldosterone causes reabsorption of `Na^(o+)` and wate
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Angiotensin II, activates the adrenall cortex to release aldosterone. Reason `:-` ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Assertion `:-` Angiotensin II is a powerful vasconstrictor Reason `:-` Aldosterone causes reabsorption of `Na^(+)` and water from distal parts of the
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Angiotensin II is a powerful vasconstrictor Reason `:-` Aldosterone causes reabsorption of ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Angiotensin-II increases the blood volume by
Last Answer : Angiotensin-II increases the blood volume by A. Signaling PCT to reabsorb more NaCl and water B. ... stimulating the release of ADH D. All of these
Description : Agents that often cause vasoconstriction include all of the following except (a) Angiotensin II (b) Methysergide (c) PGF2a (d) Prostacyclin (e) Thromboxane
Description : Aldosterone secretion is controlled by: a. plasma sodium concentration b. plasma calcium concentration c. plasma potassium concentration d. angiotensin II
Last Answer : angiotensin II
Description : Actions of angiotensin II include: a. increases the release of aldosterone b. reduces renin release from the kidney c. vasodilatation d. promotes microalbuminuria
Last Answer : promotes microalbuminuria
Description : Following acute haemorrhage, the following compensatory mechanisms occur: a. increased chemoreceptor discharge b. increased level of circulating angiotensin II c. vasoconstriction of renal efferent arterioles d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : Angiotensin II: a. is an octapeptide b. is produced mainly in the lungs c. causes thirst d. all
Last Answer : all
Description : Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to kidney function regulation? (a) When someone drinks lot of water, ADH release is suppressed. (b) Exposure to cold temperature ... During summer when body loses lot of water by evaporation, the release of ADH is suppressed.
Last Answer : (a) When someone drinks lot of water, ADH release is suppressed.
Description : Bradykinin and angiotensin II have the following feature common to both: A. They both cause fall in BP B. They both are degraded by Kininase II C. Their precursor proteins are plasma α2 globulins D. They both release aldosterone from adrenal cortex
Last Answer : C. Their precursor proteins are plasma α2 globulins
Description : Enalapril differs from captopril in that: A. It blocks angiotensin II receptors B. It does not produce cough as a side effect C. It is less liable to cause abrupt first dose hypotension D. It has a shorter duration of action
Last Answer : C. It is less liable to cause abrupt first dose hypotension
Description : Captopril pretreatment: A. Inhibits the pressor action of angiotensin I B. Inhibits the pressor action of angiotensin II C. Potentiates the depressor action of bradykinin D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correct
Description : Ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction involves the mediation of: A. Angiotensin II B. Prostaglandin C. Bradykinin D. Thromboxane A2
Last Answer : A. Angiotensin II
Description : Angiotensin II plays a key role in the following risk factor for ischaemic heart disease: A. Hypercholesterolemia B. Ventricular hypertrophy C. Carbohydrate intolerance D. Cardiac arrhythmia
Last Answer : B. Ventricular hypertrophy
Description : Angiotensin II causes rise in blood pressure by: A. Direct vasoconstriction B. Releasing adrenaline from adrenal medulla C. Increasing central sympathetic tone D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Under physiological conditions the rate limiting enzyme in the generation of angiotensin II is: A. Renin B. Angiotensin converting enzyme C. Aminopeptidase D. Angiotensinase
Last Answer : A. Renin
Description : There are no preformed stores of the following autacoid/autacoids: A. Prostaglandins B. Leukotrienes C. Angiotensin II D. All of the above
Description : A 55 year-old female complaining of vague tiredness is found to have a serum corrected calcium concentration of 2.9 mmol/l. Examination was unremarkable. Which of the following results ... 4) Low normal plasma phosphate concentration 5) Low normal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration
Last Answer : Answers-3 Bit too easy really. A high or even normal PTH concentration in the presence of hypercalcaemia would support the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. A high urinary Calcium concentration may ... but neither confirm the diagnosis. Elevated 1,25 VitD suggests a diagnosis of hypervitaminosis D.
Description : Write the function of each of the following (i)Middle piece in human sperm (ii)Tapetum in anthers (iii)Luteinising hormone in human males -Biology
Last Answer : (i)Middle piece in human sperm contains several mitochondria which produces energy for the motility of the sperm. (ii) Tapetum in anthers It is the innermost layer of the anther. ... male stimulates the Leydig cells to produce testosterone, necessary to complete the process of spermatogenesis.
Description : Match the following hormones with their respective disease. (A) Insulin (i) Addison's disease (B) Thyroxin (ii) Diabetes insipidus (C) Corticoids (iii)Acromegaly (D) Growth hormone (iv) Goitre (v) Diabetes mellitus Select the correct option ... (iii) (c) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) (d) (v) (iv) (i) (iii)
Last Answer : (d) (v) (iv) (i) (iii
Description : Rennin acts on
Last Answer : Rennin acts on A. Milk changing casein into calcium paracaseinate at 7.2-8.2 Ph B. Proteins ... Milk, changing into calsium paracaseinate at 1-3 pH
Description : How many enzymes are active in given enzymes ? Trypsin, Chymotrypsinogen, Pro carboxypeptidase, Pepsinogen, Rennin
Last Answer : How many enzymes are active in given enzymes ? Trypsin, Chymotrypsinogen, Pro carboxypeptidase, Pepsinogen, Rennin A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
Description : What is common amylase, rennin and trypsin ?
Last Answer : What is common amylase, rennin and trypsin ? A. They are produce in stomach B. These act at ... all are protein D. These all are proteolytic enzymes